Hurford’s – Kwila / Merbau

Heartwood may be bright yellow when first cut but becomes pale to dark reddish brown. Sapwood to 80 mm wide, pale yellow and usually distinct…

Description

Heartwood may be bright yellow when first cut but becomes pale to dark reddish brown. Sapwood to 80 mm wide, pale yellow and usually distinct from the heartwood. Texture moderately coarse but even with the grain sometimes slightly interlocked, producing a ribbon figure on the radial surface.

Please note this is a photo that may not reflect the exact true timber colour, as some species vary in colour tones. Grown in Asia Pacific and Queensland. Commonly used for joinery flooring decking cladding.